Interchange 1 Unit 10 Audio

Summary

In this script, two friends, Carlos and Aaron, catch up while exploring Orlando. Aaron has been there for a week and has already visited theme parks and the Kennedy Space Center. They discuss their plans for the next day, including trying Cuban food and visiting a jazz club. They also touch on different activities like visiting an alligator park and reminiscing about their experiences in Miami. Alongside their plans, they talk about their past, including travel and food experiences, highlighting the use of the present perfect and simple past tenses in conversation.

Takeaways

• 😀 Carlos and Aaron are meeting again in Orlando, where they discuss their activities, including visiting theme parks and the Kennedy Space Center.
• 😀 Aaron mentions how long the lines were at the theme parks, highlighting the challenges of the visit.
• 😀 Carlos suggests taking it easy for the day due to his tired feet, signaling the need for a more relaxed day.
• 😀 Aaron proposes visiting a Cuban restaurant the next day, showing his interest in trying local cuisine.
• 😀 They plan to visit a Cuban restaurant and then listen to jazz music in the evening, emphasizing their interest in diverse local experiences.
• 😀 The conversation introduces the concept of present perfect tense (e.g., 'Have you been to a Cuban restaurant?'), reinforcing grammar lessons in context.
• 😀 A new alligator park is introduced as a possible afternoon activity, showing Aaron's adventurous spirit.
• 😀 The script provides a clear distinction between present perfect (for indefinite time) and simple past (for specific events), with examples related to food and activities.
• 😀 The grammar point focuses on the use of 'for' and 'since' to express duration in the present perfect tense.
• 😀 In a later exercise, Alyssa talks about her San Diego trip, discussing how she won a contest and enjoyed activities like windsurfing, while also mentioning a close call with losing her wallet.

Q & A

How long has Aaron been in Orlando?

Aaron has been in Orlando for about a week.

What was Aaron's experience at the theme parks in Orlando?

Aaron visited three theme parks, but the lines were very long.

Has Carlos visited the Kennedy Space Center?

Yes, Carlos has already been to the Kennedy Space Center and even met an astronaut.

What does Aaron want to do today?

Aaron wants to take it easy today because his feet are killing him.

Where do Aaron and Carlos plan to go for lunch tomorrow?

They plan to go to a Cuban restaurant for lunch tomorrow.

What kind of music do Aaron and Carlos want to listen to in the evening?

They want to listen to jazz in the evening at a club called Casey's.

Has Carlos ever had a Cuban sandwich?

No, Carlos has never had a Cuban sandwich.

Why is the alligator park exciting?

The alligator park is exciting because visitors can see alligators up close and take pictures with them.

What happened when Alyssa tried windsurfing in San Diego?

Alyssa almost lost her wallet while windsurfing, but luckily she caught it before it fell into the ocean.

How does Alyssa feel about her trip to San Diego?

Alyssa has enjoyed her trip, although she got sunburned. She will remember it forever and has been posting about it on her blog.